Solstice in Alaska

Two nights ago, in honor of summer solstice, my summer family and I hiked out on the glacier for some nighttime ice climbing followed by a bbq at camp around the fire....a perfect evening all around. Since I seem to have a propensity to live in places where the sun never really sets, it only makes sense that I am excited and extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to celebrate the solstice this year in Alaska.

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Summer solstice family climb

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Working on my technique as I climb up the ice wall
Photo courtesy of Rich

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Ice climbing New Zealand style with no crampons...crazy Kiwis!